ABC South: December 2017

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NEWS FROM NORTH SHIELDS CHAMBER OF TRADE & COMMERCE A DATE FOR THE DIARY The 2017 North Shields Victorian Christmas Market will take place over the weekend of 9th – 10th December, in North Shields’ famous Victorian Northumberland Square.

Returning for another year, the popular Victorian themed Christmas Market gets locals and visitors alike in the festive spirit. There will be around 100 stalls selling a range of ideal gifts for Christmas including jewellery, art, gifts, clothing and accessories. There will also be delicious local produce including wines, cheeses and confectionery which make great gifts and are perfect for the dinner table on Christmas Day. Many of stall holders will be wearing Victorian costumes.

As well as the stalls there will be Christmas Carols, live music and a fairground and hot refreshments are available. The 2017 North Shields Victorian Christmas Market will take place over the weekend of 9th – 10th December, in North Shields’ famous Victorian Northumberland Square.

As well as the stalls there will be Christmas Carols, live music and a fairground and hot refreshments are available.

Details of this year’s Victorian Market can be found at www.victorianmarket.co.uk

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NORTH SHIELDS CARNEGIE TWIN TOWNS The Chamber are delighted to report that North Shields has been selected as one of the towns to go forward for the Phase 2 of the Carnegie Twin Towns project with North Shields twinned with Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. The project is designed to allow towns to work together to share best practices, to improve economic activity in the town, to create employment and to encourage visitors to the town.

The original project saw dozens of towns apply to be part of the project with 10 selected to take part in Phase 1 and only 6 towns being selected for Phase 2 following completion of Phase 1. Commentating on the award Chamber Chair David Bavaird stated ‘we are delighted that North Shields has been selected to take part in the final phase of the Carnegie twin Towns Project as it helps to promote North Shields. During Phase 1 what impressed Carnegie most was the strong working relationship which we enjoy in North Shields between the business community, the local authority, voluntary groups and schools and colleges and we look forward to working with all of these groups during Phase 2 for the benefit of our whole community’.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AT THE BEACON CENTRE With Christmas fast approaching, the Beacon Centre are getting into the festive spirit by hosting a series of seasonal activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The festive fun commences with Santa arriving early into town. with his Grotto open on selected days from 25th November to 22nd December. A visit to the grotto is just £1 per child, with children receiving a small gift from Santa. All proceeds from the Grotto are donated to the North Shields Fishermen’s’ Mission, ensuring that funds raised go directly back into the community. Adding to the Christmas cheer, a host of local schools and community groups, including Waterville and Christchurch Primary Schools and The Salvation Army, who will all be performing a series of festive songs and carols for visitors to the Centre to enjoy.

Continuing with an annual tradition, The Centre will be supporting the popular Victorian Christmas Market in Northumberland Square on 9th & 10th December. To add to the festivities, children can visit the Centre’s Elves workshop, where enthusiastic elves will be inviting our younger customers to join them to see if they have got what it takes to be a good elf. In addition children can get creative by making a mini Christmas gift to take home.

Over the weekend a host of pantomime characters will also be joining in the fun and meeting and greeting customers.

Customers to the Centre will also be able to enjoy late night opening hours from 18th – 22nd December, where the Centre will be open from 9am to 7pm. For further information on the Centre’s events, visit their website www.thebeaconcentre.co.uk

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or many people Christmas is a time spent with family and friends, but for some it can be a lonely time, particularly Christmas Day.

For the third year running, North Tyneside Council is working with community and voluntary organisations, churches and the business community to bring together people to make Christmas extra special.

There was a great response to the appeal last year, which meant over 160 people enjoyed Christmas celebrations across North Tyneside.

This year plans are well advanced to make Christmas even more special and it would be great to have more people involved.

There will be four Christmas Day celebrations at the following venues and times: Salvation Army Hall, Shiremoor, 12– 3pm St Aidan’s Church Hall, North Shields, 12.30–4.30pm John Willie Sams Centre, Dudley, 12–3.30pm Howdon Community Centre, Howdon, 12–3.30pm Commentating on the plans for this year David Bavaird Chair of the North Tyneside Business Forum stated ‘the plans for Christmas Day in so many locations across North Tyneside are real evidence of how so many across our community want to help 14

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One of the many things that my housekeeping team hears from our clients is how wonderful they feel coming home to their clean, tidy and beautiful smelling homes.

So, to help you to stay relaxed and to create a warm and welcoming environment for all your family and friends this festive season, I’ve created a cleaning countdown to Christmas for you to follow.

MID DECEMBER • Walk through your home with a visitor’s eye to identify •

all the things that need cleaning, smartening up or fixing: make a list of any of these jobs.

Declutter. This is especially important if you have children as a tide of new toys and presents will be coming your way on Christmas morning. It’s probably a good time to go through their current toys and donate some to charity. The same can also be said for other rooms throughout the house.

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Deep clean the bathroom; including the tops of cabinets and inside of cabinets, you’ll be surprised how many guests will take a nosey!

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won’t get too messy before the big day such as vacuuming and mopping floors, plumping up sofa cushions, giving the bathroom a quick once over and polishing mirrors.

Hang fresh hand towels and put out new hand soap in the toilets.

CHRISTMAS DAY • Empty the bins and put in fresh bin bags.

• Spot check bathrooms, kitchen and floors for marks • Plump up the sofa cushions (again!)

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up clutter and either put the things back where they should be or just hide the basket!

Finally, as guests arrive, pour yourself a glass of bucks fizz, enjoy the day with family and friends and make sure someone else takes care of the washing up!

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FEAST Christmas is a time for family and friends to indulge in delicious food and winter tipples. With this in mind, here are five of the best local venues to help you celebrate the festive season in style.

HINNIES

The restaurant is owned by Andy Hook who also runs the multi-award winning Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle, together with local entrepreneur, David Townsley. Hinnies is inspired by Andy and Dave’s passion for a good plate of freshly-cooked food served in a relaxed and informal setting.

Their menus feature Geordie-influenced classic dishes, made properly from scratch, and using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. Expect nothing less form their Christmas menus!

Christmas Fayre Lunch £15 for 2 courses £19 for 3 courses 10 East Parade, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 1AP Tel: 0191 447 0500 www.hinnies.co.uk

STAITH HOUSE

The beach at North Shields is a stone’s throw away from this award winning local venue, and perfect for a post-meal stroll. Make sure you book ahead though, as the Staith House’s fame is spreading fast. The team at the Staith House would love to invite you to celebrate the Festive Season in their relaxed and informal surroundings. The is the ideal place to Eat, 18

Drink and be Merry this Christmas, with a fabulous Festive Menu, packed with traditional favourites alongside the chef’s own special choices.

Christmas Fayre £27.50 per head Friday 1st until Saturday 23rd December 12pm2.30pm 6pm-9pm Monday to Saturday 57 Low Lights, North Shields Fish Quay, NE30 1JA Tel: 0191 270 8441 thestaithhouse.co.uk

SHIREMOOR HOUSE FARM

The atmosphere in this rustic farmhouse sets the tone for your classic comfort pub food, just what you expect from a great British pub.

A huge, tastefully converted farm building with exposed stone walls and beams, a glazed granary, a covered terrace, and a beer garden, it’s won more than just architectural awards. In fact, it’s been noted in CAMRA guides, the Egon Ronay guide, and many more for its welcoming and relaxed attitude, the consistently high standards of its menu.

Because its prices are exceptionally reasonable, it’s the perfect place to stop off whether you’re in having a business meeting, visiting the coast or the nearby George Stephenson Museum, or even doing a bit of shopping or catching a film at Silverlink.

The festive offerings are no exception and, throughout December, Shiremoor House Farm will again be presenting it’s ever popular Christmas Fayre menu.

Christmas Fayre 2 courses £18.95 3 courses £24.95 1st December – 24th December Middle Engine Lane, North Shields, NE29 8DZ Tel: 0191 257 6302 Enjoy the beautiful view at The Brasserie

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EVAN’S BISTRO

Evan’s Bistro is the perfect choice for a get together with family and friends this December. Your local neighbourhood bistro will feel nice and festive with their seasonal decor and Christmas music, and they are ideally located just 30 seconds away from Whitley Bay Metro Station - a good excuse to leave the car at home and enjoy a festive tipple from their wellstocked bar with your meal.

Children are always welcome, and will enjoy their selection of family board games and toys between courses, and their food is locally sourced and all cooked in-house by chefs Mark and Ritchie. Their homemade Christmas Pudding is not to be missed!

Christmas Fayre 1 course £10.95 , 2 courses £13.95 3 courses £15.95 201 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2ST Tel: 0191 256 2532 www.evansrestaurants.com

THE BRASSERIE - GRAND HOTEL

The fabulous team of chefs at The brasserie use only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients resulting in delicious modern cuisine with our own unique touch.

The Brasserie restaurant prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere and their ability to make any occasion special.

Overlooking the award winning Longsands beach, you can enjoy your unforgettable festive dining experience. Once suitablely refreshed, you are in the perfect location for a brisk winter stroll to work off your festive feast.

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Axa, the world leading insurance company, suggest that gutters require at least an internal inspection each year, and clearing out if they are clogged up. Blocked gutters can lead to brick damage, wood rot and even damp on internal walls of your home.

Local GutterPRO expert Larry Thompson says “Contrary to popular belief, moss not leaves are the major cause of gutter blockages. So even if your property doesn’t have trees in the immediate area there may still be a problem building up. Moss does a great job of falling from your roof when it rains and then swelling up in your guttering. The moss breaks down and provides a great medium for weeds & grass to germinate which will prevent water running freely to the drains.”

GutterPRO are able to clear gutters from the ground using a powerful vacuum system and super-light carbon poles. Because of the length of the poles, GutterPRO can reach over your conservatory where it would be impossible to place a ladder safely. This means that not only is there less risk of falling off a ladder, there is less risk to your property too.

Larry says “For your full peace of mind, we use a CCTV system that enables us to show you before and after photographs of the work we have completed for you. If your gutters are clear, then there is no call out charge. All our jobs are booked in for a timed appointment, so you know we are coming.”

Recently, GutterPRO introduced a gutter washing service which removes black marks and dirt from uPVC gutters and fascia boards, giving homes a fresh new look and much improved kerbside appeal.

Larry continues “We are seeing people getting a clear and clean before putting their properties on the market.

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Beechwood Court, situated in the picturesque village of Earsdon, has been fully refurbished as an Extra Care Housing Scheme which also offers friendly Day Care facilities.

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8 December

Linskill Centre, North Shields Including Santa’s grotto, elves’ workshop, street food, mulled wine and music. Entry is free, but some activities include a small charge. Call (0191) 257 8000

West Allotment Community Centre, Benton Road, NE27 0EP Party foord with juice, Meet Santa & Elf, Present for child and party games. 5 - 6.30pm, tickets £5 per child. For tickets call Kelly on 07507782477

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9 – 24 December

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CULLERCOATS COMMUNITY ADVENT

Throughout December, residents and businesses will host festive window or garden displays. Each evening a new display will be revealed in a ‘living’ advent calendar. The displays will be lit from 5.30pm until 9pm each evening, forming a yuletide trail. www.cullercoatsadvent.org.uk

1 & 2 December

ST NICHOLAS WINTER FESTIVAL

Whitley Bay Town Centre Celebrate the Feast of St Nicholas with stalls, carol singing and the annual parade at 4pm on the Friday.

A selection of shops and cafés will be staying open late following the parade.

TEA WITH SANTA

ST MARY’S LIGHTHOUSE GROTTO (selected dates and times) Santa returns to his lighthouse grotto. Admission is £7.50, which includes a gift for every child.

Booking is essential, call (0191) 200 8650 or email stmaryslighthouse@ northtyneside.gov.uk

9 December

BAROQUE CHRISTMAS

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7.30pm, St George’s Church, Cullercoats A selection of seasonal instrumental favourites all performed in the candlelit atmosphere of the church.

Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for under18s. www.sagegateshead.com

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Whitley Road, Whitley Bay

16 December:

Bedford Street, North Shields, 10am to 4pm Come and meet real reindeer.

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11am to 4.30pm A family event at the Metro station, with seasonal stalls including Christmas trees and the station lights switch on. Children can also visit Santa. Find the Chamber on Facebook for details.

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CATCH SANTA IN HIS GROTTO! Beacon Shopping Centre, North Shields 2, 18, 19, 22 Dec: 11.30am to 2pm . 9 & 10 Dec: 11am to 3pm

Meet Santa and his elves. All children will receive a small gift for a £1 donation, with proceeds donated to the Fishermen’s Mission.

Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend 2, 9, 16 & 23 December, 11am to 1pm

Meet Santa and his elves. All children receive a small gift. £1 donation per child, with proceeds donated to the RNIB. For details call (0191) 262 8230.

Park View Shopping Centre, Whitley Bay 2, 9, 16, 20, 21, 22 December, 10.30am to 3.30pm

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9 & 10 December

ELVES WORKSHOP

10am to 4pm Beacon Shopping Centre, North Shields Visit the elves and make a gift to take home. Enjoy a visit to Santa in his grotto (11am to 3pm), for a £1 donation for the Fishermen’s Mission charity. With special character appearances, face painting and more.

Call (0191) 258 3909 for info.

9 & 10 December

NORTH SHIELDS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Northumberland Square, North Shields The popular Victorian themed Christmas Market gets locals and visitors alike in the festive spirit.

There will be around 100 stalls selling a range of ideal gifts for Christmas including jewellery, art, gifts, clothing and accessories.

There will also be delicious local produce including wines, cheeses and confectionery which make great gifts and are perfect for the dinner table on Christmas Day. Many of the stallholders will be wearing Victorian costumes. There’ll also be Christmas Carols, live music and a fairground and hot refreshments are available. www.visitnorthtyneside.com

Sat 16 December

FESTIVE FUN

Richardson Dees Park Pavilion From 10am to 12 noon join professional storyteller and musician Tony Wilson and fiddle player Tom McConville for seasonal family entertainment. FREE event.

Then from 1pm to 3pm make Christmas tree decorations to take home using materials from the park. £2 per child. Book online for both these activities at www. eventbrite.com

9th to 20th December

SANTA’S GROTTO

Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Environmental Education Building, NE12 9SS

Visit Santa in his cosy green Grotto adorned with twinkling Christmas lights in the Celtic Village. Children receive a present from Santa. Enjoy a Grotto without queues! The children enjoy making a variety of Christmas crafts on arrival, using natural materials collected from the park. When it is their turn to see Santa, his helpers will show you the way to his Arctic Cabin Grotto. £8 per child (plus booking fee) Half Hourly Visits from 11am to 3pm (weekends) and 4pm to 6pm (weekdays).

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11am to 12 noon Northumberland Park, North Shields Help the warden make decorations and then put them up around the park. £1 per person.

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Jam Jar Cinema, Whitley Bay Watch the classic film on the big screen. There is no finer way to get into the Christmas spirit! Tickets are selling fast - book now! www.jamjarcinema.com

18 December

TYNE IDOLS XMAS PARTY

Celebrate with Tyne Idols—bring along your family and friends. Or why not make this your ‘works’ night out? Steffen Peddie, brilliant local funny man, radio presenter and actor from TV comedy Hebburn will do two 30-minute slots throughout the evening. The Lorraine Crosby Show, a showcase of hit songs, dancers, musicians and stunning vocal performances in a wonderful revue over two 60-minute sets.

Post-gig music in the bar which will stay open until 1.00am.

Tickets are £10pp www.tyneidols.com

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SANTA SPECIALS

10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, 2.45pm, 4pm Stephenson Railway Museum The popular heritage train rides with Santa return for another year of magical adventure. Tickets are £14 each (plus a booking fee) and include a train ride, a gift from Santa, traditional music and onboard entertainers. Book at www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk

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X Factor Finalist and West End performer Ray Quinn will headline this year's pantomime, Cinderella, playing the part of Prince Charming, the lovable prince who rescues Cinderella from her Ugly Sisters at Hardup Hall.

Welcome to the world of fairytales, where poor Cinderella is doomed to live unhappily ever after with her two horrible Ugly Sisters. Cinderella manages with the help of her “silly” friend Buttons, played by PLAYHOUSE favourite Steve Walls, and a “magical” Fairy Godmother to make all her dreams come true! Watch with amazement as her pumpkin and white mice are transformed into a beautiful coach and horses in this true rags to riches story.

Prices: Check website for prices Box Office: 0844 248 1588 www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

Pantomime Society present Dick Whittington. Join Dick and his magical feline friend on an enchanting adventure as they run away to London to seek fame and fortune. But it won’t be plain sailing with the dastardly King Rat out to thwart him at every turn. With some help from good friends including Sarah the Cook and Idle Jack, will Dick win the day?

From the team behind last year’s hit Cinderella, Seaton Delaval Pantomime Society present the perfect panto for the whole family to enjoy, packed full of all of the usual show-stopping songs, dazzling dance routines and hilarious knockabout comedy with bags of audience participation and fun.

Prices: Adults £10.00, Children £9.00, Family £34.00 Box Office: 0191 237 5460 seatondelavalartscentre.com

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Join the Prince as he sets out to find the stunning mysterious girl who bewitched him! With beautiful sets and costumes, enchanting music and lots of laughter, The Phoenix Theatre celebrates 40 years of family photos with the most famous pantomime of them all!

Prices: £13.50 and £12.50 Box Office: 01670 367228 www.thephoenixtheatre.org.uk

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5th – 14th January

Tuesday 16th – Sunday 21st January

HANSEL & GRETEL

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Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister who adventure deep into the woods to collect blackberries to help their poor Aunt. On one of their journeys they are kidnapped by a witch living deep in the forest in a house constructed of cake and confectionery. The two children save their lives by outwitting the witch who gets her just desserts! Full of fun, comedy routines and laughter, this is family entertainment at its best.

Prices: Adults £7.50 Children & Seniors £6.00 Box Office: 0191 292 9292 www.tynemouth-priory-theatre.com

Mirror mirror on the wall, this is the must-see panto of them all! Featuring plenty of glitz and glamour along with thrilling musical numbers and remarkable sets and costumes, this is panto at its very best!

Yes boys and girls, that's right, it can mean only one thing, WBPS are back! Taking to the stage for their 54th consecutive pantomime and for the first time in their history they're introducing us to SNOW WHITE. Hi-ho, Hiho, it's off to Playhouse Whitley Bay we go to join regular favourites and new faces as we bring to you a pantomime that might be full of little people, but won't be short of laughs. A pantomime bursting with great songs, fantastic dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a tremendous treat for all the family that you won’t want to miss!

Meet Snow White and her one true love, Prince Richard, as they pit their wits against Snow's aunt, Queen Lucretia, who may not be the fairest of them all - but she is certainly the most wicked!

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‘FRIENDS OF NORTH TYNESIDE’

ARE MAKING A BIG IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY

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orth Tyneside’s Volunteering Centre is looking for local people aged 50 and over to get involved in a shortterm volunteering project to really make a difference in their local community.

Friends of North Tyneside is a 12-week programme which offers volunteers the chance to use their skills and experiences working in teams to benefit either pre-school children, young adults or older and isolated residents in the borough. By volunteering two days a week for three months, participants join fellow volunteers to plan and deliver a range of sessions and activities that will have a positive impact on people in the local area.

The project launched in September and currently has two projects underway. Volunteers on the Pathways to Employment project are working with young people to get them more prepared for work by supporting them with CV building, interview skills and attending a range of creative and enterprise workshops, while the Making Christmas Special 44

volunteers are running a series of visits and events to help older and isolated residents feel special over the holiday period. As well as making Christmas crafts and collecting donations of gifts, the team are encouraging residents who may be alone on Christmas Day to come along to one of four community centres in the borough and enjoy Christmas lunch with others.

VODA’s Volunteer Centre Manager, Ian Dodds, explains more about the project: “There are so many benefits to taking part in a volunteering programme such as this. It’s not a long-term commitment, it’s a time-limited project and the volunteers will get to see the real results of their participation at the end of their projects. Plus it’s a fantastic way to meet new people, take on new challenges and have some fun! We know that people in this age bracket have a lot to give in terms of their skills, experience and knowledge. We want to really harness that and put it to good use to help solve issues in the community such as social isolation and getting young people ready for work.”

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“I live in sheltered accommodation and saw the Friends of North Tyneside programme advertised on a poster in the laundry room. I wasn’t sure at first but my granddaughter persuaded me to give it a go and I’m glad she did. I lost my husband three years ago and most of my family live away from the North East now so I found myself with some time on my hands. I also liked the idea of meeting new people and doing something caring – I cared for my husband so that comes naturally to me. Although I was apprehensive when I first came along, everybody here – the staff and other volunteers – are so friendly I felt comfortable in no time at all. I love crafts – I’m always knitting – so the Making Christmas Special project really appealed to me. It’s been great fun so far, we’ve made sock snowmen and peg angels and we visited a nursing home in Wallsend to chat to some of the residents about their memories of Christmas recently – that was a lovely thing to do. I’m really enjoying the programme and I’ll actually be sorry when it finishes.”

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Lilian Atkins from North Shields is thoroughly enjoying the programme, having joined the Making Christmas Special team in October.

A volunteer on the Pathways to Employment project, Steve Snowdon, also from North Shields, describes why he got involved: “I worked in banking for over 40 years and recently took early retirement. I knew I wanted to do something but wasn’t sure I could commit to anything longterm so the Friends of North Tyneside really appealed to me being a 12 week programme. I saw an advert for the project in a local magazine and thought ‘why not?’ so I got in touch. I was really keen on helping young people get in to employment and using my own skills and experience to ‘give something back’ – but actually it’s much more than just helping with job searches. A lot of the young people we’ve worked with have experienced difficulties and barriers and that’s been a real eye-opener. As a team we’ve helped them to build their confidence, develop life skills and join in with tasks they might never have otherwise. I’ve built a strong relationship with one young person in particular – she struggled with public transport so now we travel in together and I support her with that and other aspects of the programme. This is definitely a rewarding scheme to be involved in – we can really see the positive difference we’re making to people’s lives and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to volunteer in the New Year.”

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There are so many benefits to taking part in a volunteering programme such as this. It’s not a long-term commitment and the volunteers will get to see the real results of their participation at the end of their projects

begins in January 2018 with a fun and interactive taster session taking place mid-January at the Cedarwood Trust in North Shields to give anyone interested in taking part more information about the project and have a go at some of the activities they might be involved in. For more information on dates or to register an interest in becoming a Friend of North Tyneside, contact VODA on 0191 643 2626 or email josie.robinson@voda.org.uk.

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SUPPORTING YOU SUPPORTING AGE UK EveryDay Living supports people across North Tyneside to keep on top of tasks at home

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longside this invaluable support to local individuals, it also supports the wider community in the local area.

All profit from the social enterprise goes to the local charity Age UK North Tyneside to supports its work to create a world where everyone enjoys later life.

Sonya, Group Customer Service Manager at EveryDay, explains: “We provide a complete home support service to customers across North Tyneside who need a little extra support in everyday life; offering a tailored service to suit your own individual needs. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our services can be arranged at a time to suit you, helping you to get on with your everyday life.

“Some of our customers are busy professionals who need an extra hand with cleaning, pet walking and chores, some are individuals who need the specific skills of our experienced team such as gardening or DIY, and some customers use our services to improve their wellbeing and daily lives, such as those who use our companionship or home shopping services.

“Our business is run as a social enterprise, wholly owned by the charity Age UK North Tyneside. This means

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that all profits we generate are donated back to our charity to help fund vital services for older people.”

The service offers a wide range of support including domestic cleaning (from weekly cleans to deep ‘spring cleans’) and housekeeping, a handyperson service for odd-jobs and DIY, home shopping, cooking and preparing meals, pet sitting and walking, companionship and help getting out and about.

One of the most popular services is the gardening support. One EveryDay Living customer said of the service: “Gardening was my life but it got out of hand and became a challenge. James from EveryDay Living came and put everything right. I’ve never seen such a hard worker – he is a Godsend!”

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The service offers a wide range of support including housekeeping, a handyperson, home shopping, cooking and more.

Whether you, or a family member, require support on a weekly or daily basis, or one-off help with tasks, the professional EveryDay Living team are available. Sonya continued: “We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, reliable service. All of our staff undergo regular training and development – and all are required to have cleared an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before they begin working for us. Should we need to access your home when you’re not in, we offer a secure key-holding service so there is no disruption to your everyday routine.”

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BOWLS CLUB IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE ON THROUGHOUT THE WINTER

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ollingwood Bowling Club’s mission is to provide a superb outdoor bowling green with excellent facilities to bring the community into the game of bowls.

The summer season ended in mid-September with the club hosting a very successful friendly versus a Scottish under 25s representative team. The weather wasn’t particularly kind but a good time was held by all in between the showers and during the after-game buffet. Next summer season, Collingwood Bowling Club will look to host many more of these types of games which give an ideal opportunity for newer members to sample a friendly level of competitive team bowls.

Although the summer outdoor playing season is at an end, the progressive work to improve the quality of the playing surface continues on throughout the winter months. The Club started in November 2014 with a totally neglected park and through the endeavours of its members have transformed it back to life. The green has been dramatically improved but work is still underway to bring it to a very high standard.

The other work being progressed at the moment is to gain the necessary Council permissions to extend and improve the club pavilion, plus gain the vital funding to

finance the project. The Club are at a critical stage in this project and would hope to have full success with both the permissions and the funding well before next summer.

The club continues to meet throughout the winter months to keep in touch with members and any interested guests by holding fundraising coffee mornings on the last Saturday of every month (excepting December) from 11.00am to 12.30pm at the club pavilion.

If you are interested in taking up bowls, please feel free to come along to one of the winter coffee mornings - you’ll be made most welcome.

For more information visit the website: www.collingwoodbowlingclub.co.uk Collingwood Bowling Club (charity reg.no. 1170096), Heaton Terrace Bowling Park, Heaton Terrace, North Shields. NE29 7LY.

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OKSANA PLATERO JOINS CAST OF DANCE TO THE MUSIC AT THE PLAYHOUSE

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trictly Come Dancings Oksana Platero has been announced for the Dance to the Music UK tour that is being performed at The Playhouse in Whitley Bay on Wednesday 7th February.

Oksana was a professional on the 2016 series of Strictly where she made the quarter finals with Judge Robert Rinder. Oksana’s husband, Jonathan Platero will also be joining the cast of 8 dancers and two singers, so get ready for amazing lifts, breathtaking routines and beautiful costumes.

Dance to the Music is created by Kristina Rihanoff and stars fellow Strictly professional Robin Windsor, X Factor Singer Christopher Maloney. The professional pair have joined forces once more after Kristina took time off to have a baby with Rugby player and Strictly dance partner, Ben Cohen.

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HAVE YOU DISCOVERED YOUR RELAXED GLAMOUR? British womenswear brand Mint Velvet have opened their first North East stand-alone boutique at Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth

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int Velvet started with passion and a desire by three friends and working mothers (Liz Houghton, Jane Rawlings and Lisa Agar-Rea) who identified their own needs and desires to wear the trends in a relaxed way, to be fashionable, but not feel hampered by it, and for luxury without the matching price tag.

They set to design a collection which was contemporary, stylish with an everyday feel, and perfect for the modern woman who wants a nod to fashion in a carefree way. MV call

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it relaxed glamour – easy, effortless style. And, they have recently opened their newest boutique in Morpeth, bringing their relaxed glamour collections right to your doorstep!

Mint Velvet curates the ultimate wardrobe to provide stress-free dressing by taking the trends and relaxing them whilst adding tiny details to give each piece a contemporary edge. The collections keep in mind practicality so, that even on the busiest of days, you will look effortlessly stylish.

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brushed cotton. Complete the Hygge experience by snuggling down in chunky socks and lighting an essential oil Hygge candle. Hand picking the softest yarns, cosiest cuts and most tactile textures, the Hygge collection will give you a relaxing and much deserved hug, and is worth staying in, and snuggled up, for.

The brand has also included a curated edit of other brands to complement the different elements that the collection follows – Hygge REVIVE, Hygge RELAX, and Hygge HOME. This includes handcrafted body brushes from Iris Hantverk, bath products by L.A Bruket, Cashmere and Wool care products

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Their latest collection, Wilderness, is Scandi and Nordic log-cabin weekend-chic at its finest! Shades of pale mocha and creams with a soft raspberry highlight pack with blue denim for an authentic casual feel.

Texture is as always key with new lofty knit stitches, yarns, tassel and pompom trims.

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Looking for something special for the up and coming Christmas party season? Mint Velvet has also created the perfect party wear collection, bursting with sparkle and sophistication.

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